You have to give credit to Universal for marketing the werewolf. They tried, in 1935, with "Werewolf Of London," which may have been too intense for some audiences. The ad campaign dared audiences to watch it at midnight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Then, in 1941, along came Lon Chaney, Jr, in "The Wolf Man!" It certified his career, and did wonders for Universal.
Around 1946, Universal decided it wanted to try something new with the werewolf idea. "She-Wolf Of London" is not one of their best gems, but it is actually quite delightful.
However, I have to warn some of you, as I am the only one in this house, having seen this film.
For those aficionados, who may have already seen Edgar G. Ulmer's underrated 1957 film, "Daughter Of Dr. Jekyll," be forewarned.
"She-Wolf Of London" is the same plot.
Even more, both plots are lifted from a Forties Oscar winner, which I will not reveal, as it would give things away. And, NO, it is NOT "The Song Of Bernadette!"
So, join David and I, along with Baby Gojira, and our friend, Kerwyn, as Svengoolie presents "She-Wolf Of London!"
June Lockhart was only 21, at the time. She gives it her all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
See you Saturday night, girls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4 comments:
A VERY young June Lockhart
Victoria,
Oh, yes. However, two years before
this she was in an A-list classic--
MGM's "Meet Me In St. Louis." She was
only 18 or 19!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A teenager?!
Wow did not know she was That young!!
Victoria,
June Lockhart made her debut,
at the age of 13, in the minor
role of Bettina Cratchit in MGM,s
1938 version of "A Christmas Carol."
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